Crime Rate in Paston and Walton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paston and Walton

The total recorded crimes in Paston and Walton, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paston and Walton crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Paston and Walton, encompassing approximately 27,216 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Paston and Walton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Sheepwalk with total crimes: 10
  • Collier Mews with total crimes: 9

How safe is Paston and Walton?

To understand the safety of Paston and Walton, we need to analyze Paston and Walton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Paston and Walton reported a higher crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1,908 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Paston and Walton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Paston and Walton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Peterborough average, with 1,717 crimes compared to 1,209. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Paston and Walton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Peterborough, Paston and Walton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Paston and Walton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Paston and Walton has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 5.25 ranking 6th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Paston and Walton crimes were 1,908. The crime rate of Paston and Walton in 2024 was 70.10 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Paston and Walton were around 1,717 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.09 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Paston and Walton)CrimesRank (Paston and Walton)CrimesRank (Paston and Walton)
Central451 16,181 15,144 1
East207 32,460 22,016 2
Ravensthorpe215 22,059 31,918 3
Bretton193 41,315 81,510 6
North144 51,849 51,671 5
Orton Longueville103 121,372 61,258 7
Park120 81,354 71,214 8
Stanground South120 71,183 9905 14
Dogsthorpe96 141,182 101,173 9
Fletton and Woodston117 91,015 151,017 10
Hampton Vale108 101,117 13739 15
Orton Waterville91 151,125 111,007 11
Hargate and Hempsted104 111,093 14928 13
Fletton and Stanground102 131,118 12988 12
Eye, Thorney and Newborough55 18788 16725 16
Werrington76 16700 17708 17
Gunthorpe63 17651 18682 18
West49 19588 19540 19
Glinton and Castor25 20390 20372 20
Wittering22 21179 21213 21
Barnack13 22145 22149 22

Paston and Walton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202525
February 202521
January 202529
December 202415
November 202417
October 202430
September 202424
August 202429
July 202419
June 202446
May 202433

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202519
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 202413
September 202412
August 202419
July 20244
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 202413
August 202415
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 690 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202539
March 202550
February 202548
January 202547
December 202450
November 202445
October 202446
September 202452
August 202450
July 202453
June 2024104
May 202452

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 202411
September 202410
August 202415
July 202410
June 202440
May 202415

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 348 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202534
March 202542
February 202530
January 202530
December 202419
November 20246
October 202421
September 202438
August 202434
July 202426
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Paston and Walton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Paston and Walton postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
2. Sheepwalk (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Collier Mews (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Kennet Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
6. Chadburn (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cotswold Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Mountsteven Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Council Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Cathwaite (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1

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